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AO02 HSG

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,619 mi
Last recorded98,619 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HSG
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,619 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,928 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front strut upper mountings have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside tyres are perished on their outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 81,076 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,541 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fron tyres wearing on inner edges and o/s/f tyre has a cut in the thread

Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fron tyres wearing on inner edges and o/s/f tyre has a cut in the thread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,408 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,201 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 73,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 71,890 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,779 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,121 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2008 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,948 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 54,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,596 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Seat Inca?

Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,617
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,852
position lamp(s) not working 3,710
Stop lamp not working 3,487
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AO02 HSG is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 93,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 HSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO02 HSG registered?

AO02 HSG is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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